PICTURES: Phantoms Christmas in July celebration

MeLVin and Santa greet fans as PPL Center hosts Christmas in July on Thursday in Allentown. Activities include guided tours, meetings with Santa and MeLVin along with discounted merchandise.

MeLVin and Santa greet fans as PPL Center hosts Christmas in July on Thursday in Allentown. Activities include guided tours, meetings with Santa and MeLVin along with discounted merchandise. (ADDISON GEORGE / SPECIAL TO THE MORNING CALL)

Amparo Nunez poses with Santa and MeLVin as PPL Center hosts Christmas in July on Thursday in Allentown. Activities include guided tours, meetings with Santa and MeLVin along with discounted merchandise.

Amparo Nunez poses with Santa and MeLVin as PPL Center hosts Christmas in July on Thursday in Allentown. Activities include guided tours, meetings with Santa and MeLVin along with discounted merchandise. (ADDISON GEORGE / SPECIAL TO THE MORNING CALL)